LONGMEADOW- The Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee held its annual Democratic of the Year Award Brunch Sunday, with the top honor going to U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass.

"The LDTC is pleased to present Senator Markey with the Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee's 'Democrat of the Year,' for his leadership and all of his achievements and service to our Commonwealth," said Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman Candy Glazer. "Each year we celebrate Democrats who embody our party's values. From climate change to opioid abuse, and more recently net neutrality, Senator Markey fights for us."

At Twin Hills Country Club, the group came together for its annual brunch which drew a cadre of notable Democrats including U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, state Senator Eric Lesser, state Rep. Brian Ashe, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno.

The committee also honored it's vice chair Michele Marantz of Longmeadow as its 2018 Member Achievement Award Winner. The LDTC Member Achievement Award is given to the member of the LDTC who exemplifies Democratic values and work to build a strong Democratic Party locally.

"Today was a special day for The Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee, and their 175 guests," Glazer said. "The many local and state elected officials, the Democratic candidates for statewide office, and political activists from all over Western Mass. were energized to hear Senator Markey and Congressman Richard Neal give spirited 'call to action' speeches about the importance of the 2018 mid-term election."

In past years, the "Democrat of the Year Award" has been given to more than 20 people including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sarno and Attorney General Maura Healey.